Let’s solve each person’s total step by step. We’ll add up the value of their coins.
Remember:
- 1 quarter = 25 cents
- 1 dime = 10 cents
- 1 nickel = 5 cents
- 1 penny = 1 cent
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1. Zoey:
- 3 dimes → 3 × 10 = 30¢
- 2 nickels → 2 × 5 = 10¢
- 4 pennies → 4 × 1 = 4¢
Total = 30 + 10 + 4 =
44¢
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2. Johnny:
- 10 pennies → 10 × 1 = 10¢
- 1 dime → 1 × 10 = 10¢
- 4 nickels → 4 × 5 = 20¢
Total = 10 + 10 + 20 =
40¢
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3. Sam:
- 2 quarters → 2 × 25 = 50¢
- 6 nickels → 6 × 5 = 30¢
- 2 dimes → 2 × 10 = 20¢
- 7 pennies → 7 × 1 = 7¢
Total = 50 + 30 + 20 + 7 =
107¢ (or $1.07)
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4. Molly:
- 3 dimes → 3 × 10 = 30¢
- 1 quarter → 1 × 25 = 25¢
- 3 nickels → 3 × 5 = 15¢
- 2 pennies → 2 × 1 = 2¢
Total = 30 + 25 + 15 + 2 =
72¢
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5. Maeve:
- 3 quarters → 3 × 25 = 75¢
- 1 dime → 1 × 10 = 10¢
- 7 pennies → 7 × 1 = 7¢
Total = 75 + 10 + 7 =
92¢
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6. Owen:
- 5 dimes → 5 × 10 = 50¢
- 6 nickels → 6 × 5 = 30¢
- 1 quarter → 1 × 25 = 25¢
Total = 50 + 30 + 25 =
105¢ (or $1.05)
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Now let’s compare all totals:
- Zoey: 44¢
- Johnny: 40¢
- Sam: 107¢ ← highest so far
- Molly: 72¢
- Maeve: 92¢
- Owen: 105¢
Sam has 107¢, which is more than Owen’s 105¢ and everyone else.
Final Answer: Sam
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of second grade word problem worksheet.
